Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 106.3 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 171.5 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 60.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 3100 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.4 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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